New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Susan J. Kohlmann and Stephanie Holmes | December 18, 2023
Drawing on observations gathered by a delegation of New York City Bar Association members who visited the troubled jail complex on Rikers Island, the organization has joined a chorus of voices calling for the facility to be placed into federal receivership.
By Emily Saul | December 14, 2023
It was not immediately clear why Paul Nesbitt set the fire, but he then discharged at least one fire extinguisher—tripping the building's fire alarm and leading to the evacuation of employees.
By Richard C. Lewis | December 13, 2023
In the 21st century, thanks to the internet and a wide array of other technologies, a traditional "brick and mortar" office is not only moot, but unduly burdensome on those wishing to practice law in New York state, the president of the New York State Bar Association writes.
By Emily Saul | December 13, 2023
Cacace, who spent the last 19 years as a judge, retired from the bench last week to pursue the run. The current DA, Miriam Rocah, announced in October that she would not be seeking reelection.
By Scott Mollen | December 12, 2023
Scott Mollen discusses "City of New York v. Coney Island Plan (Wantanabe)," which involved a determination of the amount of "just compensation" to be awarded to a property owner based on the City of New York taking "part of the subject property."
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Adrienne Koch and Richard Swanson | December 11, 2023
While the recommendation to raise elected Supreme Court justices' pay to equal that of federal district judges is welcome, that equalization will be short-lived. Federal district judges will get their own raises next year, and the commission's recommendation only includes one further salary increase for state judges and justices between now and the next time the panel convenes in four years
By Jane Wester | December 10, 2023
While precedents and previous cases illustrate potential pitfalls, the investigation of NYC Mayor Eric Adams campaign activities, now "overt," appears to be moving forward with urgency, lawyers said.
By Jane Wester | December 7, 2023
Attorneys say they hope their case will end the practice: "We're proud to take on this fight to protect basic American freedoms, said Orrick's Naomi Scotten.
By Emily Saul | December 7, 2023
A New York State appeals court said attorneys with the city's Law Department employed a "less than prudent litigation tactic" by delaying resolution of a lawsuit brought by an NYPD officer who says his partner shot him in the foot during a 911 call, but that the attorneys' "conduct was not so egregious as to be frivolous,"
By Emily Saul | December 7, 2023
The position—which serves a three-year term with possible reappointment to a five-year term—pays more than $122,000 annually. The deadline to apply is Jan. 1.
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